Admission
The Process
Families and prospective students may begin the application process for being admitted to Newark Academy at any time by completing an inquiry form. Here is a suggested timeline for prospective students and parents to follow throughout the year:
List of 7 items.
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Summer One Year Prior to Year of Desired Enrollment Date
Explore the NA website and complete the inquiry form
Register to attend an NA Admission Open House event -
September/October One Year Prior to Desired Enrollment Date
Attend an NA Admission Open House
Begin the Online Admission Form
Register to take one of two standardized Entrance Assessments, either the ISEE or the SSAT
Request two years of prior transcripts from current school -
November Prior to Desired Enrollment Date
Complete the Online Admission Form and pay application fee
Schedule prospective student interview
Request fall semester grade report from current school
Begin application for financial aid -
December Prior to Desired Enrollment Date
Deadline: Online Admission Form, prior year transcripts and application fee due date
Request three teacher recommendations from current school (1 language arts, 1 math, 1 teacher of choice) and a transcript of fall semester grades
Schedule prospective student interview -
January Prior to Desired Enrollment Date
Deadline: Complete financial aid application (FA applicants only)
Deadline: All supporting documents for application including entrance assessment scores, school transcript and teacher recommendations
Deadline: Prospective student interviews -
April Prior to Desired Enrollment Date
Deadline: Deadline for families requesting financial aid to submit W2s and tax filing documents (FA applicants only)
Accepted Students and Families Reception -
May Prior to Desired Enrollment Date
Deadline: Signed enrollment contract and deposit submitted to Newark Academy
Key Dates
List of 5 events.
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Online Admission Form & Prior Year Transcript Deadline
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Financial Aid Application Deadline
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Student Interview
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Supporting Documents Deadline
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2020 Tax Documents Deadline (FA applicants only)
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